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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />FEBRUARY 24,1999 <br />Sackett Glazer indicated that the Commission discussed trail len~th and it <br />was their thought that a short, practice-type of trail would be used in Little <br />Canada. <br />In light ofthe report provided by the Public Works Director, Bianchi <br />suggested that the Commission revisit this idea and formulate a clearer <br />recommendation. It was pointed out that nothing could be done for 1999, <br />therefore, there is time to develop this idea further. <br />The Council and Commission discussed the need for ~;reen space in <br />redeveloping the Rice Street/Little Canada Road area. Fahey informed the <br />Commission that this has been a difficult project. However, the Council is <br />sensitive to the need for green space and amenities. <br />Morelan pointed out the efforts to obtain green space along Round Lake, <br />and suggested that hopefully there will be more within the development <br />itself. <br />Smith indicated that there are grants for setting aside green space. Smith <br />offered to bring in a listing of the various grants that area available which <br />would include information on criteria which must be met for each grant. <br />The availability and use of grants was discussed, and the City <br />Administrator indicated that he has attended past informational sessions <br />on grants and has found that their focus is typically much narrower than <br />has been discussed this evening. However, the Administrator indicated <br />than he would take another look at the grant information to determine if <br />there are any additional grants the City should pursue. <br />Bianchi reported that she is in the process of planning the summer concert <br />schedule. This will be the third year for summer concerts, and as in the <br />past, she is planning four concerts, one for each Wednesday in July. <br />Bianchi reported that she has found that attendance is best at the family- <br />oriented concerts. Therefore, her proposal for this year is to schedule the <br />Roseville Area High School Jazz Band, the Teddy Bear Band, Hector and <br />the Gas Giants, and the Splatter Sisters. $1,000 has been budgeted for the <br />concerts. However, Bianchi reported that she wili need an additional $600 <br />to schedule these four bands. <br />The Council discussed the additional funding and directed City staffto <br />approach the charities operating in the City seeking funding. <br />Anderson suggested the need to broaden the scope of the Commission <br />from strictly parks and recreation to include public art. Anderson <br />4 <br />